[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 573 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 573

              Recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 10, 2025

    Mrs. Kim (for herself and Mrs. Foushee) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
              Recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day.

Whereas World Misophonia Awareness Day is recognized each year on July 9;
Whereas misophonia, or sound sensitivity syndrome, is a condition characterized 
        by strong emotional and physical reactions such as anxiety, anger, or 
        disgust caused by specific sounds that typically do not bother others;
Whereas misophonia is associated with abnormal connectivity in the brain between 
        sensory processing regions and areas responsible for emotion regulation, 
        which may contribute to the intense reactions to benign stimuli;
Whereas commonly reported triggers include eating and drinking noises, heavy 
        breathing and throat sounds, repetitive or mechanical sounds, and animal 
        or environmental noises;
Whereas symptoms of misophonia manifest emotionally, physically, and 
        behaviorally, including through increased heart rate, blood pressure, 
        and a fight-or-flight response when exposed to trigger sounds;
Whereas misophonia typically starts to express itself between the ages of 9 and 
        13 and can be lifelong as no evidence-based treatment exists yet;
Whereas it is estimated that 4.6 percent of adults in the United States may 
        experience misophonia, which would indicate a serious health concern;
Whereas misophonia may also occur concurrently with other mental health 
        conditions, including generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress 
        disorder (PTSD), and depression;
Whereas misophonia can significantly impact mental health, quality of life, and 
        daily functioning due to its unpredictable and nonpreventable nature;
Whereas although misophonia is not currently listed in the Diagnostic and 
        Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), research 
        points to its association with heightened brain activity in regions 
        responsible for emotional processing; and
Whereas increased public awareness, research funding, and clinical recognition 
        are essential to better understand misophonia and to improve support for 
        those living with misophonia: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes World Misophonia Awareness Day to increase 
        awareness and understanding of misophonia as a legitimate 
        mental disorder that affects social and emotional well being;
            (2) supports further research into the causes, prevalence, 
        and treatment options for misophonia, including its 
        neurological and genetic components;
            (3) supports efforts to provide training to healthcare 
        workers and mental health professionals on recognizing the 
        effects and signs of misophonia to ensure timely, compassionate 
        care; and
            (4) encourages the development of accommodations to those 
        suffering with misophonia.
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